The countdown is on as 9Pickle and The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour Asia hosted the official media event for the inaugural PPA Tour Asia: Panas Malaysia Cup 2025, held at TopGlove Tower Auditorium Room & 9Pickle Setia Alam Championship Court. The highly anticipated tournament, set for 24 – 28 September 2025, will feature the world’s best pickleball pro players competing for a record-breaking USD 150,000+ prize pool, the largest in Asia to date.
“This press conference marks the beginning of a historic chapter for pickleball in Asia. Malaysia is proud to host the world’s best athletes and showcase the sport on an international stage,” said Mr. Vincent Siow, Founder of the Local Organising Committee.
“The Malaysia Cup is not just about competition, but also about community engagement and youth inspiration. We’re excited to see pickleball grow across the region,” said Ms. Kimberly Koh, Managing Director of UPA Asia.
PPA Top Players First Time Competing In Malaysia
Players who were in attendance at the Press Conference:
- Ben Johns
- Tyson McGuffin
- Anna Bright
- Zoey Wang Chao Yi
- Zane Navratil
- Grayson Goldin
- Hannah Blatt
- Alix Truong
- Jonathan Truong
- Armaan Bhatia
- Tama Shimabukuro
- Christian Alshon
- Kaitlyn Christian
PPA Tour Asia: Panas Malaysia Cup 2025
The PPA Tour Asia – Malaysia Cup 2025 will bring the world’s top pickleball players to Malaysia for the first time, headlined by PPA Tour No.1 Ben Johns. Fans will experience competitive matches and exclusive fan sessions at 9Pickle Setia Alam and Setia City Convention Centre.
Ben Johns — PPA Tour No.1 Pickleball Player Ben Johns is widely regarded as the greatest pickleball player in the world, holding the PPA Tour No.1 ranking in both men’s doubles and men’s mixed doubles. Known for his unmatched skill, consistency, and innovative playing style, Ben has dominated the professional pickleball circuit, winning over 100 PPA Tour titles. At the age of 26 (in 2025), he has become the sport’s most recognised ambassador, inspiring fans worldwide and helping to grow pickleball into one of the fastest-growing sports globally.
The PPA Tour Asia Panas Malaysia Cup 2025 will feature competitive matches with Ben Johns and other top-ranked pro players.
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The full match schedule and event program will be announced via official social media channels:
9Pickle
- Instagram: @9pickleeeee
PPA Tour Asia
- Instagram: @ppa.tour.asia
- Official Website: https://ppatour-asia.com/
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements.
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